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the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
you can't expect the fabric of society to survive if you do away with all moral imperatives
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Recent Examples of fabric
And this season our favorite labels are rendering that loose silhouette in taffeta, a fabric most often associated with ballgowns.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 May 2026
Babydolls are sometimes made of sheer or translucent fabrics, including nylon, chiffon or silk.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The smocked back and flowy A-line cut create a lovely, balanced shape, and Quince's dreamy linen fabric is well-suited to beachside ceremonies or garden receptions.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
One group hoisted a set of fabric monarch butterflies into the air.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2026
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 May 2026
Babydolls are sometimes made of sheer or translucent fabrics, including nylon, chiffon or silk.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The smocked back and flowy A-line cut create a lovely, balanced shape, and Quince's dreamy linen fabric is well-suited to beachside ceremonies or garden receptions.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
One group hoisted a set of fabric monarch butterflies into the air.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabric
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Robots learn cloth folding Alongside the digital twin technology, FANUC demonstrated a dual-arm robotic system that learns to fold T-shirts using NVIDIA’s Isaac GR00T N robot foundation model.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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Use a mop or a damp cloth, rather than sweeping.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2026
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Designed by architects Jørgen Bo and Wilhlem Wohlert, the structure, on the grounds of an old villa, is as much a celebration of the outdoors as the art inside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Balance kindness with structure, and accountability follows.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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For Kazuya Kawasaki, CEO of Synflux, keeping textile waste out of landfills begins at the design stage.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Prakash earned his bachelor's degree in textile manufacturing from the college in 1950 and his master's degree in the same program in 1952.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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The Legacy is inspired by Dobson’s original architecture, and will feature a larger dining room, more seating (for about 50 guests), and imagery that celebrates the brand’s history.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Roversi’s elegiac style was inspired by the Byzantine architecture and cultural backdrop of his hometown as well as the work of August Sander, Robert Frank and Diane Arbus.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Gas and oil prices are marginally down amid expectations Iran will respond to Trump’s framework soon.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Her book outlines what leading the mission taught her about creating successful teams—and provides a framework for others to develop their leadership skills.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
9 May 2026
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“Fabric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabric. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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